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The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-09-17
Political items,

Shreveport Times: 1t is claim
ed that a greater percentage OF
taxes is collected now than under
the Nichols administration. Natur'
ally 50. General Nichols came
into office in 1916 after the people
had been despoiled and robbed for
ten long, weary years, They were
Impoverished, and unable to pay
taxes, because they had no money to
pay them with. During Nichols
term the people gradually improved
in condition, an recovered a part
Of their prosperity. Of course,
there is a greater percentage OF
taxes collected to dayshan then.
iberia Farmer We dare him OR
them-Yes, we dare McMnerv and
his followers to do away with a
convention and to submit direct to
the people. Nichols is willing :; the
people also, now let them take it
up. Two to one, If packing is done
away with, the beautiful circular
concern will vanish as a thin mist
before the rising sun. Nichols
clubs are springing up all around.
The McEnery element would like to
have an equivalent, but there is the
rub" on their side lit takes grease
on the ether. it is spontaneous.
Willing brass bands blow louder and
better than the hired concerns.
st. Landry Democrat: General
F. r. Nichols presence here last
Monday, and his speech on tna'
occasion. were not necessary tc
secure him the delegation from this
parish to the State nomination con
vention-a fact that ne was no donbt
we'll aware Of. This parish wa:
for him before, when he was Rot
candidate. Notwithstanding thu
strenuous efforts to control the cleo
, ton of the delegation for Gov
McEnery; and the Democracy of thu
parish has certainly become still
! more favorably to Gen. Ncho!ls
or more opposed to Gov. McEner.
! which amounts to the same thing
, since that time. 1t was but NEE
and proper that in his tour through
; the State he should visit q parisI
> whose people have been such stead
fast friends to him on account Of hi
t fidelity to popular rights.
I New York Star Francis I
i, Nichols, of Louisiana. who losta LEI
and ar. arm in the civil war. is
] graduate of West Point, was
brigsdier general on the souther
side, is now a wellto-do lawyer i
, New Orleans, and is a caadidat
selected by one wing Of the Demot
racy to beat McEnery, the presen
] incumbent. The canvass is grow
ing daily more earnest. Anon.
Nichols strongest supporters
e Judge Z. D. White, son of a forme
s governor Of that State, who is
9 lawyer and planter of wealth an
of the higherst position and chara'
) ter. "The boys in gray" and 9Th
boys ia blue" with Democratic syn
patkies are rallying all along tn
lines around Nichols. Privat
!, advices give the impression ths
McEncry and his followers wi
probably he defeated. The sioga
" Of the campaign is Reform v
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-09-17
TO COTTON BUYERS
AND THE
PUBLIC GENERALITY

beg leave to call your attention to fhe
fact that by arrangements recently made
my banking department offers many faeii.s
tiles, which would tend to serve your in.
terests more fully than heretofore, com.
pairing favorably with the banking insoa-
buttons of our neighboring towns I hope
to receive the bulk Of your business,
tion possible at very moderate rates.
Very respectfully,
n. {. YOUNG.
Abbeville, Aug. 1a, 1e57.-3m.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-09-17

Even now, during the dull season,
some Improvements are noticeable
in different portions Of town. Many
others are contemplated and will, no
doubt, be inaugurated before the
close Of the year. Our people are
beginning to realize the Importance
of q more progressive policy, and
now that the ball is fairly set in
motion, We hope it will be kept on
moving until Abbeville will move
up in the trent ranks of the live,
pushing, stirring, progressive towns
of the State. While our town is
on the high road to prosperity, let
Us not, in the meantime, forget that
a railroad to this place would prove
of incalculable benefit TO each and
every one of US. This is no idle
talk, reader. but q reality, the proof
of which can not fail but be apparen.
to the close observer. Lat as then
strive by ali means to get a railroad
to Abbeville.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-09-17

The Democratic party is the party
OF the people, the party that in reality
and sincerity sympathises with down.
troddca and suffering humanity,
the party has been true to the
constitution and the fundamental
doctrines OF popular government.
When in power it governed with
wisdom and integrity. 1t never was
intended that it should be controlled
b, rings to usurp the power and in
huence vested in it. Nor was it
ever intended to continue 10 Office .
set Of dcmagogues who seek personal
government for personal aggrandize.
ment. 1t is the party that believes
in q fair ballot and 4 fair count OF
votes, and none but pure and hon.
est men to hold Office or control the
affairs Of government; that . major
ity should rule. and not 4 few favor
tie ofice-holders, to manage and
govern the State. The Democracy
of Louisiana needs reform, and that
1t ga early day. Let us remember,
too, that those who were foremost in
battling for what they deemed to be
right, are not the ones to lead US
astray in our present political strife.
As true Democrats then, let US stand
to our colors, never forgetting the
hero that led Us On triumphantly to
victory, in 1877, when mems nerves
and executive ability were brough,
into reqnisition and never found
wanting, and who achieved for US
one of the greatest political victo
riss eyer recorded in history.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-09-17

The prohibition eaestion in Ten
nessee is becoming quite 40 exciting
one. Fights are reported %. having
occurred at various places, and one
man killed. At a meeting of the
ants in St. Louis, a leading member
Of the league remarked I'VE are
not fighting for the brewers OF
liquor sellers, but for the principle
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-09-17

The sentence of the Chicago An.
archists was affirmed by heSupreme
Court, and seven Of the accused are
to be hung en- the llth Of November
Bext, and one sentenced to the peni-
tertiary for fifteen years.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-09-17

The Shreveport BMVetm is the
name Of a new eight-page, four
column paper, just established in
Shreveport, Mr.. C. B. White, editor
and publisher. The Bulletin is de-
voted to commercial, industrial and
educational interests. 1t has our
best wishes for abuLdant success.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-09-17

There are two very young New
Orleans lawyers cauvassing with
Gov. Nichols. They go along we sup
pose to set the fashions for the boys
and dress up to the girls. When
they step forward on the platform
with white cuffs, glittering sleeve.
buttons, high collars, speckled neck.
ties and patent-leathers they get
their reward. Like the sigh of the
evening zephyr, there comes from
the military department of the audi.
ence, a soft murn,ur Of ooh, how
sweet."-N. O. States
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-09-17

The cotton worm is at work in the
Gulf States. Fully 65 per cent. M
the cotton in the Rolling Fork, Deer
Greek and Lake Washington sec.
tons in this State have been strippea
of its leaves as though FIRE Lad swept
over it.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-09-17

Extraordinary but nevertheless
true. We refer to the announcement
of B. r. johnson Il Co., Of Rich.
mond, in which they propose to show
working and energetic men how to
make from 800 to $500 a month
over and above expenses.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-09-17
NJ. FRASER, Proprieto
AbbevilIe, Louisiana.

r KEEP CONSTANTLY ON HAND
Horses. Buggies and Ambulsnces for
hire. / also keep one Of the best feed 81
bles in the country, and no pains nor
means will be spared to give that attention
and care to stock left in my charge wnieh
is necessary they should have. sRecisff
attention will be given to the sac =.
horses, mules, or anything else pertalnlns
to the livery business, entrusted 70 m..
Horses boarded by the week or month ~
reasonable rates. Call an examine my
stock, inspect my stable and learn ms
charges. Feeling confident TO give EMU"
satisfaction to those who may pstron1aa.
me. l solicit a liberal share Of the pnoHs
patronage. Gee = 1cV
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-09-17

Rice in New Orleans is quoted at
from q to So cents, cotton, from s.
TO 10 l.ls cents; Louisiana beef
from $l4 to SIG.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-09-17

At the late Republican convention
held in New York, Col. Fred. Grant
received the nomination for Secre.
tary of State. The convention de.
nounced President Cleveland and
Governor Hill, and advocates local
option.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-09-17
Notice..

Thereby notify all whom it NAV con.
Germ, that / will not cash the checks given
my employees for time unless presented nv
the employee in person. The checks ara
given to my employees as time keepers and
not as a circulating medium.
J. HENRY PUTNAM,
Rose Hill Plantation. Sept. 3, 1887.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-09-17

All the officers of the J. NJ. White,
who were recently tried at Bayou
Sara, we're discharged, the State
failing to make a case.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-09-17

Cholera is reported as spreading
in Italy, the Death rate proving large
tn the Number of cases.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-09-17

The cotton worm is reported still
doing considerable damage in some
Of the parishes.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-09-17

The Lafayette Advertiser has just
entered its 23d volume. 1t has en-
'arged to an eighth page paper, and
comes out in flying colors for Gener'
al Francis T. Nichols as its choice
for the Democratic nominee for
governor. Give us your D6- Bro.
Bailey, on the strength of the stand
you have taken in the present cam
paign, and may you always prosper
and have reason to rejoice in
the futare at the hosting at your
masthead, for the Democratic nomi
nation for governor, the name of our
gallant and noble Nichols.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-09-17

Our thanks are due to the Super
intendent of the Attakapas Agricul.
tural and Mechanical Fair Associa.
ton for a complimentary ticket to
visit the fair.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-09-17
FOR GOVERNOR:
OF ASSUMPTION.

The New Iberia races come of
ts.5ay and tomorrow at that place.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-09-17

The pro teaa editor of the Rayne
sigma, in q review Of the speeches
made at that place On the 7:b, thus
alludes TO the Hon. Robert S. Perry,
of iberia !: Mr.. Perry is a pretty
fair hand to get up political clap
trap and thunder, bat Governor
McEnery's frmness is too we'll
known by his friends for such stories
to have much influence against him"
McEnery's frmness, oh ye Gods I
1t has generally been made manifest
in a very poor cause. He was firm
in his determination to stand by the
land grab, to turn the Ford gang on
society, to appoint such men as the
notorious Durio to responsible posi-
tions in pursuance Of a bargain. If
such ofenses as these be STALE" it
won't be long before the administra-
ton, which is responsible for them,
will begin to stink in the nostrils Of
common political decency.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-09-17

The Police Jury of the parish of Yer
| million met at the courthouse, in the
town of Abbeville, this 18th day of Sep
TENDER, 1887, in regular session:
Members present H.. Hof1paua1,
President, and Messrs. J. T. Broussard,
Robert Greene, J. A. Leblanc, 1. j.
Morgan and Fl. II. Bartels. Absent
". l.. Vanslyke.
The minutes of last meeting were
read and adopted.
Notice of application for the laying
out of a public road in the 9th ward
was filed.
The report of the Treasurer was read
and ordered filed and spread OF the
minutes,
ABBEvILLE, LA, Sept. r., 1887.
To the Hon. President and members OF
the Police jury, Vermilion Parish.
There remains as cash in the treasu-
" at this date to the credit of the sur
plus fund $l42.1l and to the credit OF
the courthouse fund $2621.91. There
has been no receipts on either fund
since my last report, and no disburse-
ments on the courthouse fund. The
amounts paid out on the surplus fund
have been through your warrants and
Jury notices.
Very respectfully,
ELI WISE.
Parish Treasurer.
On motion of Mr.. Morgan, it was
resolved, that a committee of three be
appointed to find out what kind OF q
courthouse should be built, and what
material should be used in building the
same, and to ascertain the probable
cost and to recommend what action in
their Judgment should be taken by this
Jury. Duly seconded and adopted and
the President appointed the following
committee, viz: W. w. Edwards,
r. j. Morgan and Lastie Broussard.
On motion of Mr.. r. Greene, it was
resolved, that the following citizens be
appointed a jury of tree-holders to lay
out a public road from the gate OF VIC.
Harrington's pasture, TO the public road
at Shadrack Porter, known as the
Perry's Bridge and Cypress Point road,
viz: Nathan Perry, Fl. c. Harrington,
Louis Dudoit, Isaac Choate, j. b. Mai,
and Joseph Deroche. Duly seconded
| by Mr.. Broussard and adopted.
Or motion of Mr.. Morgan, it was
, resolved, tina: the President of the
Police Jury be authorized to cause suit
to be instituted in the nam of the Po-
lice Jury of the parish of Vermilior
against SEVERN Hebert for violating
the "bridge ordnance in driving
more than ten head of stock at one time
:, across the bridge at Abbeyille, on OF
. about the 18th day of August, 1887
Seconded by Mr.. Leblanc and adopted
The following claims were allowed
Wall d Huxley, bridge lumber 5 Is S.
. Adam Boudreau, road oyerseer 10 N
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-09-17

What can | use to clean carpets 2
Use -FOUR husband.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-09-17

Amount of trade dollars redeemed
up 10 September /, s7,155:30e.
Wichita eagle., 1887-07-24
Ball and Bat.

PITTsBURG, July 23.-
Wichita eagle., 1887-07-24
"Curfew Must Not Ring Tonight"

In the spring of 1867 one of our neighbors
loaned me several copies of Peterson's maya
zine. In the September number for 1866 ]
read the story of Bessie and her lover 1t was
related as historical fact, and the pathetic
story wrought upon my susceptible mind to
such an extent that later in the day, when
applying myself to my school lessons, the
thought of brave Bessie intruded and worked
disastrous havoc to the mathematical problem
on my slate. The figures became a confused,
unintelligibie tumble Of meaningless charac-
tiers, but clearly and distinctly before my
mental vision arose these words: "Curfew
must not ring tonight" Again and again
l resoluteiy banished them, but they re-
turned persistently, until in sheer despera-
ton swept the exasperating figures from my
slate and wrote -Englsnd's SUE was slowly
setting, etc" Rapidly few nv pencil with
sharp, regular clicks down the surface of nv
slate, but faster the thoughts came crowding
into my throbbing brain, while all my being
seemed on fire with the triumph of impulse
over duty. Which was dutyi The unlearned
lesson or the completed poenl / was con-
scious srni'ten when my mother looked in at
the door TO inform ne that young friend
hai called. ~Oh, mosher,' / cried, please
excuse me for 8 few moments, mist finish
my lesson for / stiIl held toe arithmetic in
my hand, excused me 20 my friend for few
moments With nv head on her knee after
ward confessed my fault-Rose Hartwick
Thorpe in Courisr-Journal
Wichita eagle., 1887-07-24
Kansas state Gazetteer and Business Directory

Kansas State Gazetteer and business Directory
The sixth edition of this valuable work
will contain complete business directory of
every town city and village ID the state, and
the names and addresses of mill owners,
country merchants, professional men, etc,
etc who are not located in villages; also
lists of government and county officers, cen
sus statistics, times of holding courts. names
of the postmasters, postoffices, express and
telegraph offices; together with complete
list of Incorporated companies, with amount
of capital justices of the peace, all hotels,
with rates per day, daily and weekly news
papers, their politics and day of issue, besides
much other information useful TO all classes
Of business and professional men. A de-
scriptive sketch of each place will be given,
embracing various items Of interest, such as
the location, population, distances to differ
ent points, the most convenient shipping sta
tioDs, the products that are marketed, stage
communications, trade staff tics, bonded
debt, be nearest bank location mineral IN
terests, the price of land and the induce
ments offered 10 settlers Mention will also be
made of the churches, schools libraries and
societies located in each place. A classified
directory, comprising lists Of trades. prcfes-
sions and pursuits in tie state, wherein the
name and postoffice idress of every person
in each line OF business may be found, will
be an important feature of this publication
R L. Polk & Co.,
$50 Dearborn ST.. Chicago. d5O-Sf
Wichita eagle., 1887-07-24
Favorable to POWderlY.

PrTTsBURG, July 23-At the annual
meeting today of District Assembly No. 3,
knights of Labor, comprising all the as
semblies in Allegheny county, four dele
gates to the general assembly who are
favorable TO Powderly were chosen. The
consideration of the new constitution
caused lively discussion and developed
the fact that majority of the knights are
opposed to it. They claim that the laws
providing for greater Capitalization of
power In the general executive board were
rushed through by a certain element in the
order and that it does not comprise the
sentiments of the majority of the organiza-
ton. 1t is probable that the delegates to
the general assembly will be instructed to
Oppose them
Wichita eagle., 1887-07-24
ST, Joe Sends q Bid.

ST. JOE, Mo, July % st Joes invita-
ton to the president to visit this city dur
ing his western tour in the fall has been
sent to Washington and will probably be
delivered to the president on the Monday
next. 1t was contemplated at first sending
large delegation of our leading citizens
regardless of political belief in a special car
to present the invitation in person. 1t was
at last decided, however, that
it would be in better taste to
do away with all display which
might be construed as a desire to advertise
ST. Joe and invite the president as any
other distinguished gentleman would he in
vited to become the guest of st. Joseph.
The invitation is sent out by the board
of trade representing the commercial inter
ests of the city and the mayor and city
council as representing all citizens of what
ever political complexion, religious belief
or present or past condition.
If the president should accept the invita-
ton he will be invited to become the guest
of the Benton club
Wichita eagle., 1887-07-24
The Quaker Medicine Go.

Respectfully ask some very plain questions;
Can consumption be cured or even benefit
teds Can a cold be cured or even stopped
Can you expect to be even relieved by any
medicine or physicianl-No You cannot. if
you even change the temperature OF your
DO " three or four times a day-for every
change you add to your cold-Mothers, your
children's health and your future happiness
demands of your consistent love Shall van
ity make your life miserable, ending only In
death. DR.. Watson's new specific Cough
Cure is the result of science Prlce Slc and
81 1t is warranted by the following drug
gists: Swentsell & Douglass. Rowe & Saur,
n ". Stewart, Gray & Hoffman, Barnes 6
Son, Frank A Cooper.
Hon. II. Grady.
The Statesman, Scholar and True Aneri-
can, SET an example worthy Of reflection for
all true Americans Healing wounds that no
methods except those used by Heaps Cam
phorated Arnica SAlve which IL sold on
it merits for any uss that saive can be
used. No cure, no pay. sc per box Fer
sale By the following druggists s~enfSeu
& Douglas. Rowe & Saur. h ". Stewart,
Gray & Hoffman,, Barnes & Son, Frank A
Cooper. d4~lm
Wichita eagle., 1887-07-24
Kansas City Grain and Provisions.

Daily Indicator reports wheat steady; No. red
cash. 63lb bid, GA asked: August ans Septemb
bids Offers No, soft, cash. e41e bid. Is asked
Corn; No cash, 3l1e bid. August SC7s bid
September sales at By; nay 80 bid No. white
cash, 35 bid.
Oats, No. cash, 211% bid.
Rye, No. cash AZ asked.
Hily-New fancy small baled. IS 50; large, $500
FLAX seeds.
Butter-Fancy creamery Is; good a. fine dairy 1914
store packed 10; common 697 cunts.
Cheese-FuI cream, lac l415; flats DOS
Eggs-Steady. per doz. - ~
Flour, dul steady; quotations Xxx ~; xxx ~
al 10: family 81 U5al Is: choice 81 3r1 40 fancy TO
extra fancy 81 5o@l1 55; patent 81 90g2 W.
Corn Meal-Green, 20; dried %. choice yellow, b;
bulk. 7216.
Bran-f3ulk. AZ; sacked. az.
Poultry-Old hens fat heavy g. - roosters ~ W
turkeys. Sac.
Provsions.-sugar cured hams IL; BACON 81; Cried
beef u: dried beef clear 9; dry salt clear rib sides,
q 90; long clear 81 20 shoulders s. 60 short clear
e8 =; smoked clear rib sides, S. 20. long clear.
O. IS, shoulders So 80: short clear, 81 ~,
Mess Pork-Sl5 %.
IasrG-C.hotce fierce. IS %.
Wichita eagle., 1887-07-24
SPORTING POINTS.
SARATOGA RACES.


SARATOGA, N. Y, July 23.-The race
track was heavy to-day.
First race. fash stakes, for two year.
Odds, 12 mile.-King Fish won, Badge
second, Van Leland third Time 80.
Badge made good run until the last
furlong was reached, when King Fish
drew away rapidly and won handily.
Second race. 4 miles.-Al Reed won,
Himalaya second, Elk Wood third. Time
2:06
Third race, California stakes. mile
Royal Arch won, Volante second. Time
las.
Fourth race. "a miles -Orvid won,
Col. Owens second, Nellie ID third. Time
1:1S12
Fifth race, mile and seventy yards
Strathspey won, Nellie Van second, Gel
mont third. Time 1:53.
Wichita eagle., 1887-07-24
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Storm.

PHILLIPsBURG, n. j., July 23.-An un
precedented electric storm accompanied by
a heavy rain fall occurred here to-day
The house of George Fox, station agent al
Mauch Chunck, was undermined by water
from the tunnel and wrecked. Mr.. Fox:
mother and neice, Mrs Beers, were killed
Several persons were struck by lightning
The Rut'sburg depot was burned. All thu
telegraph and telephone lines are down
The storm caused great destruction Il
property throughout the country.
Wichita eagle., 1887-07-24
EVENING.

The sun goes down behind the purple SEA;
The gray clouds float across the crimson west;
Shadowless shapeless and in slow unrest,
Across the west they wander silently.
The night, in solemn state and majesty,
Is throned behind the eastern ocean breast,
Wrapped like an eagle in a secret nest,
Waiting the hour when his strong wings are free.
The evening smes-a smile of dying hope;
host of silver may come with the night,
Or thunders of the writh1ng sky may ope
And wake the sleeping earth again to fight.
Which shall it bes O. prophet, can thy scope
Find Delphc warnings in yon dying light?
W J. Henderson.
Wichita eagle., 1887-07-24
A Question of Salary.

MEMPHIS, July 23.-At a meeting of the
Tennessee State Bar Association which ad-
iourned at Knoxville today, Mr.. McFar-
land introduced a resolution memoralizing
congress to increase the pay of the United
States district judges to s., GEO per annum.
He cited the differences in the pay of the
circuit Judge and then compared their sal
aries with the United States district
Judges. He declared that it was unjust
and it ought to be made more equal, and
the motion was carried